The Perfume Library

Chevignon (Eau de Toilette)

7.8

Chevignon · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Chevignon Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and woody men's fragrance that suits daily wear in spring and fall; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, basil, mugwort and green notes, giving a crisp, spicy start. In the heart, geranium, rose and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of patchouli, cedar, oakmoss and leather settles it into an earthy, leathery fougère. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most named occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Arrogance Arrogance Uomo and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Healing Berry

7.7

Jorum Studio · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jorum Studio Healing Berry is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs loganberry, tayberry and raspberry leaf with violet leaf absolute. It sits at a moderate projection with good longevity. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear lead the occasions. Votes lean feminine and modern, though it reads as unisex. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent unfolds as one whole. The fruity, sweet side comes from raspberry leaf, blackcurrant absolute and loganberry, while corn mint and violet leaf keep it green and fresh. Orris butter and rose absolute soften this into a powdery, creamy floral feel, with a spicy touch in the background. Prada Infusion de Mimosa and ID Parfums Tentation de Violettes have a close profile.

Aliage (2015)

7.5

Estēe Lauder · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Estēe Lauder Aliage (2015) is a fresh, green chypre for women, opening on jasmine, green notes and citrus; it has been discontinued. Jasmine and citrus meet green notes in a breezy opening. In the heart, mugwort, rose and nutmeg add a floral side sharpened by spice. Vetiver, cedarwood and oakmoss then settle it into a dry, woody chypre base. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, work and daytime wear. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share call it classic. Hermès Amazone and Charrier Mach 2 have a close profile.

Dolce Riso

6.7

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Dolce Riso is a unisex gourmand that moves from a fresh, citrusy start into the powdery sweetness of rice and vanilla. Dolce Riso lasts well and projects at a moderate level, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, with some voters choosing it for the office. Most voters read it as feminine. Mugwort, lime and apple give it a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, white pepper, grain and rice take over, and the base of musk, tonka bean and vanilla softens and sweetens everything.

Boss Spirit (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Hugo Boss · 1989

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Spirit Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy masculine chypre with a woody, leathery side; it has been discontinued. The top is sharp and herbal, with galbanum, tarragon, peppermint and aldehydes. Lavender and geranium soften that green edge in the heart. It settles into patchouli, leather and sandalwood, with amber adding a little warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer further behind. It leans towards leisure and nights out, and also fits business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Versace L'Homme and Aramis Devin have a close profile.

Or Black (2014)

7.8

Pascal Morabito · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Pascal Morabito Or Black is a green, spicy men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and spring, and suits leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself noticed without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. The top opens with cardamom, rosemary, lemon and mugwort, a fresh, green and spicy start. Lavender and violet sit in the heart, while musk, cedar and patchouli in the base pull it towards woody, earthy and smoky ground. Resinous and leathery accents round out the fougère character.

Cristobal pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Balenciaga · 2000

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga Cristobal pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings, pairing a fresh, green opening with a sweet, spicy base; it has been discontinued. It opens with mugwort, white pepper, tea and coffee, a cool, green start. Geranium, sandalwood, coriander and nutmeg form a spicy, woody heart. In the base, benzoin, amber, tobacco and vanilla sweeten it and leave an oriental, powdery warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most find it masculine, while some read it as feminine. Balenciaga Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient and Yves Rocher Tel Quel have a close profile.

Allegro con Brio

7.4

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Allegro con Brio is a unisex scent that opens with mugwort, geranium leaf and clary sage in a fresh, green way, then moves into a spicy floral heart of clove, coriander and rose. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and work are its most chosen settings. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters. The top is green and fresh, led by mugwort and geranium leaf. Clove and coriander add spice in the heart, while lily of the valley and rose bring a soft floral touch. Tonka bean, patchouli and musk make the base sweet, woody and powdery.

Chevalier Vert

7.1

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes Chevalier Vert is a fresh, green unisex scent built on citrus, tomato leaf and violet leaf, suited to spring and summer and to relaxed, casual days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and they name leisure and daily wear first, though office use gets a fair share too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Masculine and feminine votes sit almost level, so the scent doesn't lean clearly either way. A fresh, citrusy, green character leads. Citrus notes and Sichuan pepper give it a lively start, while tomato leaf and violet leaf carry the greenness. Violet, orris root, mugwort and coniferous woods add a powdery, woody and slightly bitter base, and rhubarb and peony bring fruity and floral touches. Atelier Cologne Trèfle Pur and Hermès Rose Ikebana have a close profile.

Aramesh

7.6

MariaL · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

MariaL Aramesh is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, built around sweet, spicy and floral tones; it has been discontinued. Most voters recommend it for fall and for evening or night-out wear. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Cinnamon, star anise and honey give it a sweet, spicy character. Jasmine absolute, rose absolute and ylang-ylang add a floral layer, while amber, vanilla, sandalwood and musk soften it into something powdery, resinous and woody. Civet adds an animal depth.

Lucky Liquid

7.4

Maddox and Mills · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Maddox and Mills Lucky Liquid is a masculine-leaning scent for autumn and winter, built on a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small share. It suits leisure, work and daily wear best, with some votes for evenings and nights out. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. Miro Cabal pour Homme and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile. It opens cool, aromatic and spicy with mugwort, bergamot, lavender, coriander and cardamom. In the heart, cinnamon, orange blossom and white lily add a floral sweetness. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, musk, ambergris and sandalwood settles into a woody, resinous warmth.

Marbert Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Marbert

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Marbert Man Eau de Toilette opens with lavender, basil and lemon and settles into leather, cedarwood and patchouli, a floral, spicy and woody men's fragrance that has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it suits leisure, daily wear and evenings best. Most see it as masculine, and a fair share call it classic. It starts green and fresh with lavender, basil, lemon, bergamot and aldehydes. In the heart, geranium, carnation, cinnamon and honey add a sweet spiciness, softened by juniper and rose. The base of leather, cedarwood, patchouli and moss turns earthy and smoky. Trussardi Uomo and Kipling have a close profile.

Glamour

6.6

Moschino · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Moschino Glamour is a fresh, citrusy floral with a soft sweet body, made for women and now discontinued. The top opens with salt, mugwort and tangerine blossom, which gives it a fresh, citrusy start. At the heart, orchid, lotus and hibiscus add a soft floral layer, with fruity and sweet tones alongside. The base of musk, amber and cedar settles into a powdery, lightly woody and spicy finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself felt without dominating a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and see it as suited to daily wear and the office. Most also read its character as feminine.

Portos (Eau de Cologne)

8.3

Balenciaga · 1980

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Cologne

Balenciaga Portos Eau de Cologne is a discontinued masculine fragrance that sets the fresh opening of coriander, mugwort and bergamot against an earthy, woody chypre character built on patchouli, vetiver and cedarwood. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out, as well as leisure and the office. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. The top is fresh, green and spicy, with coriander, mugwort and bergamot. In the heart, jasmine and geranium add a floral touch to the earthy woodiness of patchouli, cedarwood and vetiver. The base brings castoreum, moss, leather and myrrh, giving it an animalic, leathery, resinous depth. Gucci Gucci № 3 and Balmain Ébène de Balmain have a close profile.

Black Amber

7.3

Womo

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Womo Black Amber is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex fragrance built around black cherry, vanilla, tobacco and amber, leaning towards fall and winter evenings. The top opens with mugwort, buchu and black cherry, and the fruity sweetness shows from the start. In the heart, davana, cocoa tree and bitter almond deepen it. The base of vanilla, tobacco and amber leaves a resinous, smoky and slightly leathery warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions. It reads somewhat more masculine but is unisex. Mancera Red Tobacco and Slumberhouse Baque have a close profile.

Hypnosis

7.9

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Green

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Hypnosis is a unisex scent that opens white flowers such as jasmine, tuberose and magnolia with citrus and spice, then settles on a woody, resinous base. The top is bright, with Sicilian lemon, pink grapefruit and pink pepper, while mugwort and aldehydes add a green, slightly sharp edge. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and Turkish rose make the floral side creamy and full. The base of patchouli, sandalwood and labdanum builds a warm, sweet, resinous footing, and the woody side takes over as it dries down. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring close behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for feminine and masculine are nearly even, so it reads as truly unisex. It has been discontinued.

Butterfly

7.1

Euphorium Brooklyn · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Seducteur

7.2

M. Micallef · 2009

Fresh · Green · Spicy

M. Micallef Seducteur is a green, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure, a night out, evenings and business all draw similar shares. Voters mostly find it masculine and classic. Its profile is close to Schlossparfumerie Wolff & Sohn Stuttgart Geoffrey and Basile Basile Uomo. The top notes of mugwort, bergamot, mint and rosemary open cool and herbal. In the heart, patchouli, nutmeg, thyme and cinnamon add a spicy, earthy warmth. The base of pine tree cone, leather and oakmoss dries down woody and leathery, in a fougère manner.

Écume de Rose

7.0

Les Parfums de Rosine · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Les Parfums de Rosine Écume de Rose is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets rose absolute and rose attar against the cool greenness of blackcurrant leaf and sea daffodil. The top notes, blackcurrant leaf and sea daffodil, give a green, aquatic freshness. In the heart, rose absolute, burnet rose and rose attar lead, while mugwort adds a faintly bitter green edge. In the base, ambergris, white musk and vetiver soften the scent and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Most voters read it as feminine. Calvin Klein Escape (Eau de Parfum) and Bois 1920 Oltremare (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Rayhaan Elixir

7.6

Rayhaan · 2024

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Rayhaan Elixir is a men's fragrance that pairs the fresh, green opening of mugwort and bergamot with the sweet warmth of benzoin, lavender, tonka bean and vanilla. The top notes, mugwort and bergamot, give a green, slightly bitter start. In the heart, benzoin and lavender soften things, and the base settles into tonka bean and vanilla. Green and sweet accords sit side by side, joined by gourmand, spicy, powdery and creamy touches over a woody, earthy backdrop. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high. It reads masculine, and its sweet, warm build suits everyday wear as well as evenings out. Its value for money is also rated highly. Rasasi Hawas Elixir and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Elixir have a close profile.

Preludio d'Oriente

7.2

Calé Fragranze d'Autore · 2008

Citrus · Spicy · Woody

Calé Fragranze d'Autore Preludio d'Oriente is a unisex scent that sets bright citrus against the smoky, woody warmth of oud, frankincense and sandalwood. Lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange open it with a sharp citrus lift. Frankincense, chamois leather and mugwort follow, giving a resinous, leathery, earthy heart. It dries down to oud, sandalwood and patchouli, carrying a spicy, smoky character. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it stays unisex. Amouage Interlude Man and Chanel Le Lion de Chanel have a close profile.

Abjar Bois

8.3

The Spirit of Dubai · 2024

Green · Spicy · Woody

The Spirit of Dubai Abjar Bois is a unisex scent that opens green, spicy and woody, then deepens into resinous and smoky tones. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters place it mostly in leisure time, nights out and evenings, with a smaller share choosing it for business and daily wear. It reads equally well on men and women. It starts with ginger, bergamot and thyme, a fresh, spicy entry. Iris, leather and smoky notes sit in the heart. Vetiver, oud and sandalwood form a woody, resinous base. Amouage Epic Man and Penhaligon's Halfeti have a close profile.

Cuir Iris

7.5

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse Cuir Iris is a unisex scent that sets a floral, powdery character on a leathery, smoky base, and it sits most easily in spring and autumn for everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn; daytime and leisure lead the occasions, with evenings and business wear also getting votes. Masculine and feminine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. It opens with mugwort, Peru balsam and pink pepper, a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, iris, lily of the valley and cedar bring a floral, powdery feel. The base of vanilla absolute, musk, tobacco and leather balances the sweetness with smoky, leathery warmth. Franck Boclet Musc and Une Nuit Nomade Memory Motel have a close profile.

J'Ose (2001) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Eisenberg · 2001

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Eisenberg J'Ose is a men's fragrance that most voters place in autumn and winter, for evenings and nights out, with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. About half of voters find it masculine, and it is chosen less for spring and summer. It has been discontinued. It opens with mint, lemon and mugwort, then moves into lavender, coffee and mocha at the heart. The base holds musk, hay, cedar, amber and patchouli. A gourmand, sweet structure leads, with spice and a powdery shade alongside. Eisenberg J'Ose (2011) (Eau de Parfum) and Rochas Rochas Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.